Many workers make the mistake of thinking that only healthcare providers are at risk from bloodborne pathogens exposure, but almost all employees in the workforce can be exposed to these dangerous microorganisms that can cause serious diseases. Employees must go through bloodborne pathogen training in order to receive their OSHA certificate. Workers must be well versed in the universal precautions of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 1910.1030 and know how to respond to exposure situations using the exposure control plan. This training video highlights the hazards of bloodborne pathogens and covers OSHA regulations regarding bloodborne pathogens.
Training video topics includes:
- What an Exposure Control Plan is and how it works.
- How bloodborne pathogens enter the body.
- How universal precautions, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and barrier devices work to protect employees from exposure.
- How to handle and dispose of sharps and other potentially contaminated items.
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